Title Associate Plant Technical Manager - Belvidere, IL

AutoReqId 4526BR

Job Description Our Brands. Your Legacy.

Great brands start with the people that make them great. One of the world's leading food companies, General Mills operates in over 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, H agen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Old El Paso, Progresso, Cascadian Farm, Muir Glen and more. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., General Mills had fiscal 2009 global net sales of US$15.9 billion, including the company's US$1.2 billion proportionate share of joint venture net sales. We seek out the best of the best and give them development, support and the chance to lead something big. If you're ready to fulfill your potential, consider sharing your talents with the outstanding people of General Mills. You will work with legendary brands, nourish people around the world, and start building your own legacy.

Overview:

The Associate Plant Technical Manager (APTM) supports the Plant Technical Manager in providing technical expertise to drive results for all business units across the manufacturing site. Based on performance, the position is designed to prepare the APTM for future engineering leadership positions.

Accountabilities:

Key accountabilities could include:

Leadership

. Development of site strategic plan for technical staffing, capital investment, and general competencies, and system/technology improvements

. Coaching, mentoring, and development of plant technical resources

. Accountability for management of external technical relationships with A/E firms, contractors, and equipment vendors

. Provide technical leadership and for site compliance with EPA and OSHA requirements in concert with designated functional experts

. Provide site leadership to achieve maximization/optimization of capital assets and site utilization as well as lead safety initiatives in technical areas

Capital Planning & Execution

. Develop short term and long range capital investment plans for facility and be accountable for the planning and execution of all projects

. Responsible for the capital investment process for the site (e.g. standards, project management, capital approval, etc.).

Continuous Improvement

. Develop and support strategies that integrate Continuous Improvement methodologies into the Master Plan.

. Provide leadership for the application of Continuous Improvement Pillars, tools, and training to meet business objectives.

. Provide site leadership for technical solutions to operational problems including systems optimization, debottlenecking, and troubleshooting.

. Accountable for the strategy, design and implementation of control systems and manufacturing information systems.

Maintenance

. Provide site leadership, strategy and support for maintenance issues including maintenance programs (predictive, preventive), development of tools and resources, and personnel selection, training and development

. Responsible for the maintenance and readiness of all facility fixed assets including buildings and site infrastructure.

Qualification Education:

Bachelors degree in Engineering

Related Experience:5 years

Other Qualifications:

. Minimum of 5 years technical experience in project management, systems or process engineering, or technical discipline engineering in a manufacturing environment

. Strong track record of engineering aptitude, ability to apply engineering principles, and problem solving

. Strong leadership skills, including experience leading others in projects or programs, and the ability to successfully interact with individuals representing other areas or interests

. Understanding and experience interacting with multiple business functions, including Quality Control, Purchasing, Distribution, Human Resources, and Finance

. Ability to identify potential business solutions involving a broad scope of thinking, including in other business areas or functions

State/City IL - Belvidere